This blog features a different packed lunch every weekday. The photos show one of the actual lunches that I pack for my kids -- and often myself -- just before it disappears into the lunchbox. I post recipes on www.delish.com when they are available. Of course, your comments and questions are welcome!

Monday, May 10, 2010

Monday, May 10

Today's Lunch:

Tomato Soup with Spinach Tortellini

Rustic Bread

Pepper or Pickle Salami Rolls

slices of salami rolled up with cream cheese and banana peppers or pickles

Orange Slices

This photo features salami with banana peppers for Emily. Sydney prefers the pickle version (not pictured).

Tomato soup with spinach tortellini...and a little basil and parmesan.

Welcome to Lunchability!

After many years of homeschooling, my two daughters began attending a brick-and-mortar school this year. To my dismay, I was suddenly faced with the agony of PACKING LUNCHES on a daily basis. I had visions of soggy sandwiches and bruised banana halves -- eeeeew!

Confession #2: Boredom and I don't get along very well.

Oh, sure. I asked veteran school-mom friends for advice. I researched recipes on the internet. I just didn't find many ideas that were particularly inspiring. I like a classic PB&J or veggies with ranch dip as much as the next guy ... once in a while. NOT every week.

Confession #3: I can't resist a good challenge.

Now what? Succumb to bland brown-bagging, or reinvent the notion of the packable lunch? I think you can guess the answer. I found myself on a mission to banish lunchbox boredom!